John P Greening
Advisor at Merrill — Walnut Creek, CA N California Blvd
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
3 years
Location
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Merrill
Institution
John Greening is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on connecting clients with tailored financial plans that align with their personal ambitions and priorities. His work encompasses areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income.
John utilizes a holistic approach to financial planning, leveraging resources from Merrill Lynch and the banking services of Bank of America. He aims to help clients manage their finances efficiently with acceptable levels of risk, placing clients at the center of the planning process to provide personalized service. He holds an active Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations and professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC).
John earned a Bachelor's Degree from California Polytechnic State University, Pomona. In his personal time, he enjoys boating, camping, cooking, fishing, and hiking.
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Walnut Creek, CA N California Blvd
1331 N California Blvd
Walnut Creek CA 94596
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